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The relationship is over, can I be forced to leave the family home?

3 Sep 2019
Law Blog

Upon separation you may be asked to leave the family home and/or be thinking about asking your partner to leave. This will inevitably cause stress and uncertainty. But what can you do?

Late payments – what you need to know

Anyone involved in a business providing goods or services on a credit basis is likely to deal with late payment from time-to-time. It is important that you deal with late payment promptly and effectively, in order to give you the best chance of recovering the payment owed. Our highly-respected Commercial Litigation team can review matters in detail and advise you on a practical, commercial way forward.

Commercial Agents – what you need to know

Commercial agents are generally used by businesses as an alternative to traditionally employed salespeople. It is important that you have your agency agreement prepared by a solicitor. If you would like to talk about your Agency Agreement, or any other matters relating to your commercial agency arrangements then please get in touch.

Shareholders’ Agreements – what you need to know

It is always sensible for the shareholders in a company to enter into a Shareholders’ Agreement whilst the relationships are positive – that is the time where you are most likely to come to an agreement. If you wait until the relationship has soured, then disputes can get significantly messier. We have wide-ranging experience of drafting all kinds of Shareholders’ Agreements – from two person start-ups, to international joint ventures between large corporate shareholders.

Partnerships – what you need to know

The words “partner” and “partnership” are bandied around a lot in business. “X is my business partner”, “Y and I are doing this work in partnership” – but what does it really mean to be in a partnership? Euan McLaughlin, a Partner in our Commercial Department explains.

Revenge Porn

Sarah Rowe
31 Jul 2019
Law Blog

If someone has shared private, sexual materials of another person without their consent and with the purpose of causing embarrassment or distress, that person may be guilty of a criminal offence.